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Dover Middle School

16 Daley Dr.
Dover, NH 03820
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,018 students in grades 5-8, Dover Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 1,018 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50% in NH
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Dover Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Dover Middle School's student population of 1,018 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
1,018 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Dover Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover Middle School is 0.35, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
#287 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dover Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dover Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dover Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dover Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dover Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dover Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dover Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
80%
83%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dover Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dover Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dover Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Hampshire.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Dover Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dover Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dover Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dover Middle School's ranking?
Dover Middle School is ranked #287 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Dover Middle School often compared to?
Dover Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oyster River Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Dover Middle School?
1,018 students attend Dover Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Dover Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dover Middle School?
Dover Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dover Middle School offer ?
Dover Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Dover Middle School part of?
Dover Middle School is part of Dover School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 1,018 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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